JOB TITLE: Senior Care Assistant - Nights Residential Nursing Home
LOCATION: Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34, UK
SALARY: 33,000 per year - 16.31 per hour ( 15.31 for ages 21 and under) + 750 welcome bonus
JOB TYPE: Full-time permanent - 36 to 48hrs (Average over a year of 42hrs per week)
HOURS: 12hr shifts, 3 one week and 4 the next, including alternate weekends
COMPANY: Pivotal People on behalf of our client
Start Date: August 2026
(NB We also have a role for Days HCA at 13.62)
THE ROLE OF SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
We are hiring for a respected residential nursing home in Lincolnshire that is recently under new management. The home is on a new path, focusing on raising standards, strengthening the team, and providing genuinely person-centred care.
The Senior Care Assistant role is essential for nighttime operations. As a senior team leader on nights, you'll guide the team during the most crucial hours. Your responsibilities include supervising staff, supporting residents, mentoring junior team members, ensuring high-quality care throughout the shift, and being a dependable presence that residents and colleagues can rely on. It's not about making big gestures, but about providing consistent care and showing up every shift.
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
This mid-size home is part of a small regional group offering personal care and nursing for elderly residents. Recently under new management, it has been raising standards and strengthening its team. The home is dedicated to person-centred care and prioritises staff development.
Remuneration: WHAT'S ON OFFER
The Money:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT:
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
You have at least two years of genuine experience in a residential or nursing home environment. Additionally, holding your Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential for senior roles.
Beyond qualifications, you're:
The Benefits:
ABOUT PIVOTAL PEOPLE CARE
Pivotal People Care is a specialist recruitment firm focused exclusively on permanent and interim placements in adult social care, elderly residential care, and mental health settings across the UK. We work with care leaders who value quality and integrity.
